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Advanced Topics in Social and Cultural Analysis (303-0-23)

Topic

Asian Persuasion: Advertising & Consumption

Instructors

Shalini Shankar
847/467-1638
1810 Hinman Ave., Room #212, EV Campus

Meeting Info

ANTHRO Sem Rm 104 - 1810 Hinmn: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course examines Asian American advertising and consumer culture by focusing on concepts of racial capitalism, authenticity, and appropriation. We will examine case studies from advertising, food, fashion, and other cultural forms among Asian American communities as well as their uptake and circulation in the broader U.S. population.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area